Junior Labor & Employment Associate
12 days ago
Miami
Job DescriptionLabor & Employment Associate (Junior–Midlevel) Miami, FL | 0–5 Years Experience Direct Counsel is partnering with a highly respected national law firm seeking a junior Labor & Employment Associate to join its growing Miami office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior attorney—or even a recent graduate—who wants to build a long-term career in one of the most dynamic and in-demand practice areas in the legal market. If you’re a general litigator looking to pivot into Labor & Employment, this team offers the training, mentorship, and sophisticated work to help you thrive. Why This Role Stands Out Labor & Employment law is constantly evolving, and this practice is at the center of high-impact workplace litigation. You’ll gain hands-on experience with matters that shape employer policies and employee rights across industries. Associates on this team work on: • Wage & hour disputes, • Discrimination and harassment claims, • Single- and multi-plaintiff litigation, • Class and collective actions, • Arbitration proceedings, • Cutting-edge ESI and discovery strategy, • 0–5 years of law firm experience (recent grads encouraged!), • Interest in specializing in Labor & Employment, • Litigation experience in state or federal court (a plus, not required), • Strong writing, analytical, and teamwork skills If you’re open to learning more, Direct Counsel would love to connect confidentially and share additional details.